HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE OIL—EUROPE
SPECIFICATIONS & INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: If minimum air temperature should fall below -25°C (-13°F), the transmission oil must be heated to at least five degrees above the lower limit before start-up or transmission may be damaged. For prolonged operation under heavy load in air temperatures above 50°C (122°F) reduce service interval by 50%.
• HY–GARD®—JDM J20C. Other oils may be used if above recommended John Deere oil is not available, provided they meet the following specification: • John Deere Standard JDM J20C.
JDM J20C
IMPORTANT: If minimum air temperature should fall below -25°C (-13°F), the transmission oil must be heated to at least five degrees above the lower limit before start-up or transmission may be damaged. For prolonged operation under heavy load in air temperatures above 50°C (122°F) reduce service interval by 50%. John Deere Dealers: You may want to cross-reference the following publications to recommend the proper oil for your customers: • Module DX,ANTI in JDS–G135; • Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John Deere Merchandise Sales Guide.
NOTE: Disregard the John Deere All Weather Hydrostatic Fluid (JDM J21A) listing—it has been eliminated from the specification.
ANTI-CORROSION GREASE SPECIFICATIONS AIR TEMPERATURE
M58275
John Deere Dealers: You may want to cross-reference the following publications to recommend the proper oil for your customers: • Module DX,ANTI in JDS–G135; • Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John Deere Merchandise Sales Guide; • Lubrication Sales Manual PI7032.
NOTE: Disregard the John Deere All Weather Hydrostatic Fluid (JDM J21A) listing—it has been eliminated from the specification.
HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE OIL— EUROPE
This anti-corrosion grease is formulated to provide the best protection against absorbing moisture, which is one of the major causes of corrosion. This grease is also superior in its resistance to separation and migration. The following anti-corrosion grease is PREFERRED: • DuBois MPG-2® Multi-Purpose Polymer Grease—M79292. Other greases may be used if they meet or exceed the following specifications: • John Deere Standard JDM J13A2, NLGI Grade 1. IMPORTANT: Use only DuBois MPG-2® for electrical connector corrosion control. DO NOT substitute any other grease for electrical connector corrosion control.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use engine oil or “Type F” (Red) Automatic Transmission Fluid in this transmission. DO NOT mix any other oils in this transmission. DO NOT use BIO–HY–GARD® in this transmission. The following John Deere transmission and hydraulic oil is PREFERRED: 11/5/97
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